Lamesa’s annual Fourth of July festivities are scheduled for the evening of July 3 at Forrest Park.“This year Independence Day fell on a Monday and we are trying to hold the event on a weekend, said Chamber President Ashley Tidwell about holding the festivities a day before Independence Day. “This will get more people to come.”The party starts at 5 p.m. at the park and lasts until 10 p.m.Activities include a parade hosted by West Texas Graphics, food vendors, inflatables for the kids, music provided by DJ Manuel Salinas, and a beauty pageant.The parade line-up begins at 4:30 p.m. and ...